Central and Eastern Europe

Event News

TB Forum 2019: the largest congress of security leaders has ended

The International Forum of Security and Safety Technologies took place on 12-14 of February in Crocus Expo and became the largest annual event in the security field. During these three days TB Forum was confirmed as VIP-event on all matters of national security.

Service Management

Tele2 Russia launches SunVizion Network Inventory & Planning solution

Tele2 Russia has launched SunTech’s SunVizion Network Inventory and Planning solution to store and manage information about logical and physical network elements and optimise the processes related to network management.

Wireless Networks

Warsaw Metropolitan Police enhancing connectivity with Intracom Telecom

The Warsaw Metropolitan Police (KSP Warsaw) are expanding their DMR Simulcast system using the OmniBAS platform from Intracom Telecom.

Operators

VTB looking to sell Tele2 stake to Rostelecom

The CEO of Russian bank VTB has confirmed that it intends to sell its interest in Tele2 Russia to state-run operator Rostelecom.

Revenue & Billing

Orange Polska Selects Matrixx Digital Commerce to Transform Customer Engagement

Orange Polska is deploying Matrixx Digital Commerce as a foundation for its digital transformation.

Vendors

Huawei moves to quell security concerns in Poland

Huawei has pledged to work with authorities in Poland to alleviate security concerns over its equipment as it faces being frozen out of the market.

Customer Management

Telekom Srbija taps NEC for Traffic Management Solution

Serbian market leader Telekom Srbija is implementing an advanced Traffic Management Solution (TMS) from NEC Corporation.

Operators

Russia’s heavyweights hit out at 5G consortium plan

Russian operators Beeline, Megafon and MTS have all expressed opposition to the creation of a 5G consortium even though it would in theory save them money.

Operators

OTE on track to sell up in Albania and Romania

Hot on the heels of reaching a deal to sell its Albanian operations, OTE Group is reportedly now discussing a sale of its majority stake in Telekom Romania to a consortium of investors.

Vendors

Huawei sacks employee arrested in Poland over alleged spying

A Huawei employee arrested by Polish security services - together with a Polish security official - over allegations of spying has been fired by the Chinese vendor.

Operators

Telekom Srbija stake sale off the agenda for 2019

Telekom Srbija is unlikely to be privatised in 2019 despite investors registering their interest, according to Serbia’s minister of Trade, Tourism and Telecommunications.

Optical & Fixed Networks

Colt boosts IQ Network in Central and Eastern Europe

Colt Technology Services is expanding the Colt IQ Network in Central and Eastern Europe, enabling digital transformation in the region through agile, on-demand and high bandwidth services.

Devices & Platforms

Yandex launches AI-powered Smartphone in Russia

Russian technology firm Yandex has unveiled its first smartphone.

Enterprise Ecosystems

Semtech and CRA Deploy LoRaWAN-based Network in Czech Republic

Czech telecommunications company České Radiokomunikace (CRA) has deployed a nationwide LoRaWAN-based network.

Regulation

Russia proposes higher fines for tech law violations

The government of Russia has proposed a substantial increase to the amount that it would be able to fine any international tech firms that breach domestic laws.

Operators

Russian operators keen for 5G consortium

Several Russian telecom operators are holding talks over creating a 5G consortium to deploy networks more cost-effectively using locally manufactured equipment and infrastructure.

Operators

PPF receives bids on former Telenor CEE units

Three parties have reportedly lodged bids for the Serbian and Montenegrin units of Telenor that were recently acquired by investment group PPF.

Event News

All-over-IP 2018

Founded in 2008, All-over-IP is a networking platform for global IT, surveillance and security vendors, key local customers and sales partners where they share knowledge and exchange ideas that are financially rewarding for business.

Revenue & Billing

RGK Mobile to Provide Direct Carrier Billing to Vodafone Romania

Vodafone Romania has selected mobile carrier payment solutions provider RGK Mobile to deliver carrier billing services for its customers.

Data Centres & Networks

EdgeConneX expands into Poland via Warsaw Edge Data Centre

EdgeConneX has acquired the Linxdatacenter facility in Warsaw, Poland.

Optical & Fixed Networks

Netia and Nokia deploying vDDA cable network in Poland

Polish operator Netia is deploying Nokia’s Unified Cable Access solution to significantly increase the network capacity needed to support surging bandwidth demands.

Q&A / Interviews

Telekom Slovenije Interview: Making data science work for operators and subscribers

The collection, storage, and usage of customer data is a hot-button issue across the telecoms industry post-Cambridge Analytica, particularly within Europe following the introduction of the EU’s GDPR laws.

Event News

Smart City Conference - Offer Business to Telcos and System Integrators

Smart cities and the IoT are an engine for telcos and system integrators to improve their revenues. The biggest areas of promise are IT connectivity, VSaaS, public transport security, ITS, data centers, IoT platforms, city services based on RFID and biometrics.

Optical & Fixed Networks

GTT rolls out Central and Eastern Europe network upgrade

GTT Communications is upgrading its fibre network across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).

Satellite Networks

Gazprom and Gilat Satellite Networks partner for satellite broadband in Russia

Gazprom Space Systems (GSS) and Gilat Satellite Networks have signed a contract to provide broadband connectivity across Russia.

Regulation

Russian operators push foreign firms to share data storage costs

Russian operators have called for legislation obliging foreign internet firms such as Facebook and Google to contribute to the costs associated with a new law requiring data to be stored domestically.

Cloud & Virtualisation

Lifecell deploys first virtualised LTE network in Ukraine

Ukrainian operator lifecell has deployed the country’s first virtualised LTE core network, allowing it to deliver various next-generation mobile services.

Consumer Ecosystems

Vivacom launches 4G Voice service and Wi-Fi calling in Bulgaria

Bulgarian operator Vivacom is extending its contract with Ericsson to deploy 4G Voice service and Wi-Fi calling.

Event News

Apply for Physical Security and IT Sales Channels Report for the Russian Market

All-over-IP Team is currently working on a new report that will provide an extensive coverage of the physical security, IT infrastructure and smart solutions sales channels in Russia.

Operators

PPF cleared to acquire Telenor’s CEE units by European Commission

The European Commission (EC) has approved the acquisition by the investment group PPF of four Telenor subsidiaries serving CEE (Central and Eastern Europe).

Wireless Networks

Play selects Ericsson to accelerate nationwide mobile network expansion in Poland

P4 (Play) has selected Ericsson as an additional partner to expand its radio access network in Poland, based on Ericsson Radio System.

Regulation

Russian security laws could see tariffs jump by 10%

Russian mobile operators could be forced to raise their tariffs by as much as 10% following the introduction of new legislation that requires them to store user data for up to six months.

Event News

Physical Security Business in Russia 2017–2018. All-over-IP Market Report

The Russian physical security market was approximately 70 billion rubles (1.115,800 billion USA dollars) by the end of 2017. The All-over-IP Team has spoken with major Russian security suppliers and end-users to unveil key findings on the local security market.

Service Management

Orange Moldova Expands into Residential Fibre Broadband with Incognito Systems

Orange Moldova has selected Incognito Software Systems to accelerate its move into the cable and fibre residential broadband services market.

Enterprise Ecosystems

MegaFon Acquires Safe Cities Unit from Technoserv

MegaFon has acquired a 100% stake in Project Investment Technologies Management Company LLC (“TechnoInvestProject”), from Russian systems integrator Technoserv group.

Customer Management

Agama Selected by UPC Hungary for Quality Assurance

Hungarian operator UPC is implementing Agama’s video assurance platform to ensure top quality of its video services.

Operators

Veon Sees Mixed Results but Shows Strength in Emerging Markets

Veon has reported “good operational performance” across its operations in Pakistan, Russia and Ukraine despite seeing losses due to currency devaluation in certain markets.

Mobile Finance

Megafon Digital Partnership to Focus on Finance

Russia’s MegaFon has formed a new venture that will expand its offering across several industries, partnering with bank Gazprombank, state-owned Rostec and investment firm USM Holdings.

Event News

PLUS-Forum “Cards, Payments and Mobile 2018”

The May PLUS-Forum will analyze the current state and development of retail banking, payment industry and remote retail services, including public services and prospects of their integration with commercial services, in Russia and globally.

Customer Management

Vipnet selects Bulb Technologies for enhanced customer service in Croatia

Croatian operator Vipnet has selected Bulb Technologies’ CEMPRESSO Customer Care to automate its customer care service and enhance its network troubleshooting service.

Event News

The No. 1 Outcome You Should Expect of All-over-IP 2018

Security and IT vendors often tell us, the All-over-IP Team, - we don't need new sales leads, we've already grown a large database, how do we convert leads into customers? We hear you.

Consumer Ecosystems

Russia implements ban on Telegram

Russian operators have been ordered to block access to the secure messaging app Telegram from today (16th April).

Regulation

Russia files legal challenge against Telegram

Russia’s regulator Roskomnadzor has begun legal action to block Telegram, the secure messaging app, following its repeated refusal to allow the government access to user data.

Event News

Future of Retail: Big Data and Face Recognition technologies

"SecuRetail” conference at TB Forum 2018 was mostly devoted to the key priorities and tasks of retailers nowadays.

Consumer Ecosystems

Telegram appeals to EHRC over Russian fine

Telegram has appealed to the European Human Rights Court (EHRC) over a fine of RUB 800,000 fine ($13,984) issued to the secure messaging firm by a Russian court.

Operators

Telenor selling CEE units to PPF for €2.8B

Telenor is selling its mobile units in four countries across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) to investment firm PPF Group for €2.8 billion.

Wireless Networks

Lifecell scoops up spectrum for 4.5G in Ukraine

Turkcell’s Ukraine subsidiary lifecell obtained the largest spectrum per subscriber in a recent licence tender, which will allow it to deliver high-quality and affordable connections for 4.5G subscribers throughout Ukraine.

Regulation

Russian regulator targets Veon, MTS and MegaFon with roaming investigations

Russia’s Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) is opening an investigation into Veon – formerly VimpelCom – regarding alleged roaming violations.

Event News

Over 130 FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 fan passport centers to open in Russia in order to ensure identification of people and access control

In Cooperation with law enforcement agencies, Ministry of Communications of Russia, Football Union of Russia and Russian Football Premier-League Ministry of Sport of Russia are considering the use of a system for identification of football fans and an information system for access control to...

Wireless Networks